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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,639.21, 327,891.06 and 140,873.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,639.21, 327,891.06 and 140,873.55 is: 194,375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,639.21 : 327,891.06 = 140,873.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,639.21/327,891.06 = 140,873.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,639.21x = 327,891.06 × 140,873.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,639.21x = 46,191,177,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,191,177,635.46/237,639.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,375.24

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